Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 2

Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Put aside

Step 3

In a medium-size microwave safe bowl, place the 1 ½ cups of mozzarella and 2 tbsp of cream cheese. Microwave for 45 seconds. Mix with a rubber spatula and microwave again for 20 seconds.

Step 4

Add 3 tbsp of monkfruit sweetener, 1 cup of almond flour, and 1 beaten egg. Mix with the spatula until all is well combined and no egg is showing.

Step 5

Divide the mixture into 4 even pieces. Create long cylinders with each piece and create the pretzel twist.

Step 6

Place in the parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp of melted unsalted butter, ½ cup of monkfruit sweetener, and 2 tbsps of ground cinnamon.

Step 8

Cool the pretzel for 5 minutes before applying an even coat of cinnamon sugar.

Step 9

In a small bowl, soften the cream cheese and sift the powdered monkfruit sweetener. Mix in the water and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust water content for the desired consistency.